Job Description

Summary
Join our team at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center as a Sterile Processing Technician, where you will play a crucial role in supporting healthcare delivery by ensuring the proper sterilization and processing of medical instruments and equipment. This position offers a stable, long-term opportunity serving our nation's veterans.
Responsibilities and duties

• Perform decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of surgical instruments, medical devices, and equipment following strict infection control protocols and manufacturer guidelines.
• Operate and maintain various sterilization equipment including steam sterilizers, washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and automated endoscope reprocessors
• Assemble and package instrument sets, prepare case carts for surgical procedures, and maintain proper documentation of all processes.
• Conduct quality assurance testing, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards, VA directives, and facility policies.
• Manage inventory of sterile supplies, coordinate with OR and other departments, and maintain organized storage areas.
• Transport, track, and distribute sterilized equipment throughout the medical facility while maintaining sterile technique and safety standards.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one of the following:
  • Two years of relevant post-secondary education at an accredited institution or
  • A combination of relevant post-secondary education and work experience totaling two years.
• Minimum 2 years of recent sterile processing experience
• Strong knowledge of sterilization techniques and aseptic principles
• Physical ability to stand/walk full shift and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)
• Background check required.
• Must meet health screening requirements.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary 
• Comprehensive benefit package 
• Per Diem Rates
• Federal retirement benefits
• Continuing education support 
• Paid time off 
• Professional liability coverage

Location: Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center 1700 N. Wheeling Street Aurora, CO 80045
Schedule:

 

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Shift work,

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